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Radio: World of Brass

Plenty of great music to be heard with John Maines.

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World of Brass Radio:
Presented by John Maines www.worldofbrass.com/wobradio

A new programme every Friday heard 24/7 52 weeks!

Also catch up with previous programmes
For requests or info contact: johnmaines@btinternet.com

20th January:
Includes City of Bradford’s winning performance at the Nationals!

Rousseau
Ray Ogg
Govan Citadel
Conductor: Allan Ramsay

Symphony of Thanksgiving
Dean Goffin
ISB
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb

My Favourite Things
Alan Fernie
Fodens
Solo: Glyn Williams

Jubilance
William Himes
Virtuosi GUS
Conductor: John Berryman
Solo: James Fountain

New York Profile
Richard Philips
Kettering Citadel
Conductor: Richard Phillips

Donegal Bay
Paul Lovatt-Cooper
Duet: Derek & Stephen Kane
Piano: Susan Avison

Swingin’ Matilda
Philip Wilby
Tredegar Town
Conductor: Ian Porthouse

Darkness Visible
Richard Grantham
City of Bradford
Conductor: Lee Skipsey

Trombola
Frank Bryce
Kingdom Brass
Conductor: Andrew Duncan
Trio: Simon Johnson, Davie Frame and Bill Sandell

Home of Legends
Paul Lovatt-Cooper
Cory
Conductor: Robert Childs


27th January
Includes Brunel Brass’s winning performance at the Nationals!

South Shields Celebration
Martin Cordner
Kettering Citadel
Conductor: Richard Phillips

King of Heaven
Kenneth Downie
ISB
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb

Danzon No. 2
Arturo Marquez
Fodens
Conductor: Michael Fowles

Comedian's Galop
Dmitri Kabalevsky
Virtuosi GUS
Conductor: John Berryman

The Old Rugged Cross
George Bennard arr Erik Leidzen
Solo: Derek Kane
piano: Susan Avison

Legends of Cyfarthfa
Matt Hall
Tredegar Town
Conducor: Ian Porthouse

Stardust
Hoagy Carmichael
Kingdom Brass
Conductor: Andrew Duncan
Solo: Simon Johnson

Portrait of a City
Philip Sparke
Brunel Brass
Conductor: John Winterflood

Euphonium Concerto 1st Mov.
Karl Jenkins
Cory
Conductor: Dr. Robert Childs
Solo: David Childs

Finale from Organ Symphony
Camille Saint-Saen
Virtuosi GUS
Conductor: John Berryman

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Brighouse

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Boax

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The Hepworth Band - Public Rehearsal ahead of the 2026 British Open

Tuesday 8 September • Ossett Town Hall, Market Place, Ossett WF5 8BE


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 13 September • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Thursday 17 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Duchess of Edinburgh String Orchestra

Friday 18 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Irish Guards

Thursday 1 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Enderby Band

September 5 • Championship section band seeking CORNETS (positions negotiable), Eb BASS, and PERCUSSIONISTS to join our committed, hard-working and friendly team, performing a balanced diary of concerts and contests.


Harrogate Band

September 4 • The Harrogate Band are looking for a 1st Baritone and Soprano player to complete our team. Forward thinking and exciting band with a wide range of engagements and contests. Rehearsals are Wednesday 8pm in our own bandroom with great transport links.


Yorkshire Imperial

September 3 • Yorkshire Imperial band have SECOND HORN and BBb BASS vacancies available. . At Imps we have a proud tradition, clear ambitions and a sensible, well-planned schedule. We're looking for musicians who want to make outstanding music & will enjoy the journey.


Mark Wilkinson


Cornet Soloist, Teacher, Adjudicator, Conductor


               

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